1. Chapter 7 Ancient China (1600 BC-AD 1)
World History
Chapter 7
Ancient China
(1600 BC-AD 1)

2. 22 Topics- Chapter 7 China: Physical Geography and Living
China’s First Dynasties (along the Huang He river)
Shang Dynasty, c BC
Chinese Writing
The Zhou Dynasty, c BC
Zhou Society
The Warring States Period
Confucius
Confucianism
Daoism and Laozi
Qin Dynasty, c BC
Emperor Shi Huandgi Policies and Achievements

3. 22 Topics- Chapter 7 (continued)
14. Guardians Of Shi Huangdi’s Tomb
15. The Great Wall
16. Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC-AD 220
17. The Importance of Family (during Han Dynasty)
18. Han Achievements
19. Silk Production
20. The Silk Road
21. Buddhism’s Introduction to China and Diffusion
22. Visual Summary for Ancient China

4. Chapter 7- Ancient China
China: Physical

6. China: Physical
China has many different geographical features. Some features separated groups of people within China. Others separated China from the rest of the world. China covers an area of nearly 4 million square miles, about the same size as the United States.

7. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Geography and Living

9. Geography and Living
In northern China, the Huang He, or Yellow River, has long been the center of civilization. The silt in the river gives it a yellow look. Southern China receives more rain than northern China, and farmers can grow several crops of rice a year. Western China’s high mountains and wide deserts make travel difficult and isolate China’s population centers in the east.

10. Chapter 7- Ancient China
China’s First Dynasties
(along the Huang He river)

12. China’s First Dynasties (along the Huang He river)
Societies along the Huang He grew and became more complex. They eventually formed the first Chinese civilization. According to ancient stories, a series of kings ruled early China. Around 2200 BC one of them, Yu the Great, is said to have founded the Xia (SHAH) dynasty.

13. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Shang Dynasty, c BC

15. Shang Dynasty, c BC
The first dynasty known by clear evidence is the Shang, which was firmly established by the 1500s BC. Strongest in the Huang He Valley, the Shang ruled a broad area of northern China. Shang rulers moved their capital several times, probably to avoid floods or attack by enemies.

16. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Chinese Writing

18. Chinese Writing
Like other early forms of writing, Chinese writing developed from pictographs—symbols that look like what they represent. Over time, the symbols became more complex and looked less like real objects. Many examples of early Chinese writing are carved into bones.

19. Chapter 7- Ancient China
The Zhou Dynasty, c BC

21. The Zhou Dynasty, c
In the 1100s BC the leaders of the Zhou (JOH) ruled over a kingdom in China. They joined with other nearby tribes and attacked and overthrew the Shang dynasty. The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history.

22. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Zhou Society

24. Zhou Society
King – led government and gave land to lords; lords and warriors – paid taxes to the king and provided warriors to protect his lands; Peasants – farmed the noble’s land.
The Zhou system brought order to China. Ruling through lords helped the Zhou control distant areas and helped ensure loyalty to the king. Over time, however, the political order broke down. Lords passed their power to their sons, who were less loyal to the king. Local rulers gained power. They began to reject the authority of the Zhou kings.

25. Chapter 7- Ancient China
The Warring States Period

27. The Warring States Period
During China’s Warring States period, thousands of armies fought each other to gain territory. The armies used new weapons and battle techniques in the civil wars that lasted more than 200 years.

28. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Confucius

30. Confucius
Known as the most influential teacher in Chinese history, Confucius, whose Chinese title is Kongfuzi, grew up in extreme poverty. Confucius was a dedicated student into his teenage years. Little is known about how he received his formal education, but he mastered many subjects, including music, mathematics, poetry, and history. He served in minor government positions, then he became a teacher.

31. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Confucianism

33. Confucianism
Confucianism is a philosophy based on the ideas of Confucius that focuses on morality, family order, social harmony, and government; basic guidelines that Confucius thought would restore family order and social harmony.

34. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Daoism and Laozi

36. Daoism and Laozi
Daoism is a philosophy that developed in China and stressed the belief that one should live in harmony with the Dao, the guiding force of all reality; Laozi - the most famous Daoist teacher. He taught that people should not try to gain wealth, nor should they seek power. Laozi is credited with writing the basic text of Daoism, The Way and Its Power. Later writers created many legends about Laozi’s achievements.

37. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Qin Dynasty, c BC

39. Qin Dynasty, c BC
The Warring States period marked a time in China when several states battled each other for power. One state, the Qin (CHIN), built a strong army that defeated the armies of the rivaling states. Eventually, the Qin dynasty united the country under one government.

40. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Emperor Shi Huangdi Policies and Achievements

42. Emperor Shi Huangdi Policies and Achievements
Policies – strong government with strict laws and standard laws, writing system, money, and weights throughout China; Achievements – unified China, built network of roads and canals, built irrigation system to improve farming, and built the Great Wall across Northern China.

43. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Guardians of Shi Huangdi’s Tomb

45. Guardians of Shi Huangdi’s Tomb
In 1974 archaeologists found the tomb of Emperor Shi Huangdi near Xi’an and made an amazing discovery. Buried close to the emperor was an army of more than 6,000 life-size terra-cotta, or clay, soldiers. They were designed to be with Shi Huangdi in the afterlife. In other nearby chambers of the tomb there were another 1,400 clay figures of cavalry and chariots.

46. Chapter 7- Ancient China
The Great Wall

48. The Great Wall
The Great Wall was a barrier that linked earlier walls across China’s northern frontier;  The first section of the wall had been built in the 600s BC to keep invading groups out of China. The Qin connected earlier pieces of the wall to form a long, unbroken structure. Building the wall required years of labor from hundreds of thousands of workers. Many of them died building the wall. 

49. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC- Ad 220

51. Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC- AD 220
1. Government was based on the ideas of Confucius Family life was supported and strengthened in Han China. 3. The Han made many achievements in art, literature, and learning.

52. Chapter 7- Ancient China
The Importance of Family
(during the Han Dynasty)

54. The Importance of Family (during Han Dynasty)
Honoring one’s family was an important duty in Han China. The man was the head of the household and children were taught to respect their elders.

55. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Han Achievements and Acupuncture

57. Han Achievement and Acupuncture
The Han made major advancement in science, art, and medicine. Acupuncture is the Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain.

58. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Silk Production

60. Silk Production
The technique for making silk was a well-kept secret in ancient China, since silk was a valuable trade good in distant lands. Workers made silk from the cocoons of silkworms, just as they do today.

61. Chapter 7- Ancient China
The Silk Road

63. The Silk Road
The Silk Road was a long trade route that stretched across the heart of Asia. Along this route, an active trade developed between China and Southwest Asia by about 100 BC. By AD 100, the Silk Road connected Han China in the east with the Roman Empire in the west.
     The main goods traded along the Silk Road were luxury goods—ones that were small, light, and expensive. These included goods like silk, spices, and gold. Because they were small and valuable, merchants could carry these goods long distances and still sell them for a large profit. As a result, people in both the east and the west were able to buy luxury goods that were unavailable at home.

64. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Buddhism’s Introduction to China and Diffusion

66. Buddhism’s Introduction to China and Diffusion
At first, Indian Buddhists had trouble explaining their religion to the Chinese. Then they used ideas found in Daoism to help describe Buddhist beliefs. Many people grew curious about Buddhism.
     Before long, Buddhism caught on in China with both the poor and the upper classes. By AD 200, Buddhist altars stood in the emperor’s palace.
     Buddhism’s introduction to China is an example of diffusion, the spread of ideas from one culture to another. Elements of Chinese culture changed in response to the new faith. For example, scholars translated Buddhist texts into Chinese. Many Chinese became Buddhist monks and nuns. Artists carved towering statues of Buddha into mountain walls.

67. Chapter 7- Ancient China
Visual Summary

69. Chapter 7- Ancient China
World History
Chapter 7- Ancient China
By: Jalyn Bowdan

70. Class Activity Trivia Scavenger Hunt
“I hope you paid close attention!”
Directions:
1: Get into groups of 5 & have 1 paper & pencil per group.
2: I will assign each group to a card with a letter.
3: Do NOT start until I say, “GO!”
4: The first 2 groups to give me ALL correct answers will get a prize!
* Game instructions will be given when every one has a group.